New talent showcased in Australian Ballet's Instruments of Dance

Samara Merrick and Adam Elmes in Annealing

Elijah Trevitt in Annealing

Benedicte Bemet and Brett Chynoweth in Everywhere We Go

Amy Harris and Adam Bull in Annealing

Adam Elmes in Obsidian Tear

By Chantal Nguyen, 16 November 2022

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“clever, geometrically dazzling, and touched with a sort of American showiness and speed”

Reviewed at Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney on 10 November 2022

Everywhere We Go (Justin Peck)

Obsidian Tear (Sir Wayne McGregor)

Annealing (Alice Topp)

The Australian Ballet

Daniel Capps, Conductor

Karl Jensen, Set Designer

Janie Taylor, Costume Designer

Brandon Stirling Baker, Lighting Designer

Opera Australia Orchestra

Lucy Carter, Lighting Designer

Adam Bull, Dancer

Brett Chynoweth, Dancer

Adam Elmes, Dancer

Callum Linnane, Dancer

Samara Merrick, Dancer

Duncan Salton, Piano

Elijah Trevitt, Dancer

Annabelle Watt, Dancer

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Chantal Nguyen

Chantal has a background in ballet and contemporary dance, and was the first Australian to complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Higher Level Dance. She has completed violin studies, and plays regularly in Sydney ensembles. She also dabbles in folk songs and subversive musical parody.

Hallberg showcases new talent in Australian Ballet's Instruments of Dance